Originally, Li Er had not paid much attention to the Turkic issue.
But news came from the northern border that the Turks were ready to make a move, and it seemed they had no idea what plan they were carrying out.
So that Li Er had to focus on the Turks in the north.
I just took the opportunity to send my daughter off to ask my wise brother about the Turkic issue.
"Brother Xian, I really can't hide anything from you. I really have something to ask you.
I heard rumors that the Turks in the north are reorganizing their army and are ready to move.
I don’t know if I want to attack my country, the Tang Dynasty, or if I want to attack other tribes.
A few years ago, the Turks broke into our border with the Tang Dynasty, penetrated deep into the hinterland of the Tang Dynasty, and besieged the city of Chang'an.
At that time, we all thought that Chang'an City might be captured. Fortunately, under the leadership of His Majesty's wise and powerful forces, our country, the Tang Dynasty, saved the day.
Now that most of my business is in the north, I just wanted to come over and ask my wise brother for his advice. What on earth are the Turks doing?
Should I take back all the business in the north to Chang'an, or develop it in the south?"
After Li Er finished speaking, he looked at Zhao Mu expectantly. He definitely couldn't reveal the truth, so he could only pry with him on the pretense of doing business to make money!
"I said, Lao Li, you are such a noble person who forgets things so much.
I have told you before that this year's snowstorm has not only severely affected Datang.
The Turks in the north suffered even more serious losses, and this was a good opportunity for the Tang Dynasty to conquer the Turks.
This opportunity comes at the right time, right place, right place, and right time. After passing this village, this store will be gone.
And after this battle, the Turks will be completely defeated and surrendered to the Tang Dynasty. From then on, the north will be completely conquered and will have no rivals."
"Brother Xian, is what you said true?"
"Why did you lie to me?"
"Brother, if you were His Majesty, how do you think this battle should be fought?"
"If I were Li Er, this battle would be easy to fight.
Send Li Jing as marshal to lead 200,000 troops, and adopt the method of surprise war...
If the Turks are defeated, they will definitely flee westward. If they arrange an ambush on the way to Tuyuhun, they can capture Jieli Khan alive."
After Zhao Mu finished speaking, Li Er glanced at Du Ruhui and Changsun Wuji, and instantly understood with one look, they had already memorized Mr. Zhao's words today.
"Brother Xian, I, Lao Li, am relieved because of your words today.
Now that we already know that the Turks will fail and we, the Tang Dynasty, will win, what should I worry about about our business in the north?
Directly arrange all the business in Chang'an to the north to ensure that we can take advantage of this opportunity to make a lot of money.
And Lao Fang, we have been friends for decades. Don’t tell anyone what my dear brother said today.
If others find out, you should know what will happen to us."
"Don't worry, Shopkeeper Li, our two families will make the money slowly, hahahahaha."
Just listening, I was shocked.
I really didn't expect that Mr. Zhao would tell everything about the Tang Dynasty's campaign against the Turks next year.
Not to mention that this group of princes and ministers, including His Majesty, have no plans to conquer the Turks next year.
If it weren't for His Majesty, Changsun Wuji, Du Ruhui and others who admired him so much, Fang Xuanling would have definitely suspected that the young master in front of him was a magician.
It's just that Mr. Zhao calculated Du Ruhui's and Changsun Wuji's future affairs, and even saved Du Ruhui's life. This son is definitely an expert.
Such an expert must grasp it, although he feels that his future destiny is very uncertain.
But at this moment, my heart is very itchy, and I also want to know what my future will be like.
"Mr. Zhao, I know it's a bit presumptuous for me to say this, but I have something to ask of you, and I would like to ask Mr. Zhao to clarify your doubts."
"It's okay, just tell me."
"Well, I have a friend who has a distant relative named Fang who now serves in the court.
He is the right-hand man of the current His Majesty and has won His Majesty's trust.
I would like to use my relationship as a friend to gain access to his distant relative. Mr. Zhao, do you think so?"
After Fang Xuanling finished speaking, Zhao Mu rolled his eyes at him.
"Do you know what the question you asked is called? It's called I Have a Friend series.
In fact, you are borrowing words from a friend. What you want to say is yourself, right?
The so-called friends are your imaginary ones, and this distant relative should be yours.
It was you who wanted to cling to me, but you heard about me from his mouth, Lao Li, so you wanted to come to me to get some information, right?"
Zhao Mu saw through it and pointed out the words directly. Fang Xuanling smiled awkwardly.
"It's a normal thing. If you are poor in the downtown area, no one cares about you. If you are rich in the mountains, you have distant relatives.
The person named Fang you mentioned should be Fang Xuanling from the court, right?"
"Mr. Zhao, it is exactly that.
This Master Fang is a distant relative of mine, who actually does business in Chang'an City like us.
There were more or less a few relatives eating royal food in the court hall.
I've visited before, and now I'm thinking of making a home visit to take the relationship a step further.
In this way, doing business in Chang'an City will be more smooth.
Mr. Zhao, what do you think I should choose?"
"Fang Xuanling is an honest official and is Li Er's right-hand man.
Together with Du Ruhui, he was also known as Fangmou Duduan, and he won the trust of Li Er.
Since you asked, I can give you two options.
First, do your own business and don't have any relationship with them.
The water in the court is too deep for ordinary businessmen like you to control.
Especially in this environment, farmers, farmers, and merchants are often like lambs waiting to be slaughtered, and they may be fattened up at some point.
Second, if you want to have a relationship with him, it’s not impossible.
If you stick to him, he can take care of you once or twice, and you will definitely have smooth sailing in Chang'an City, limitless.
But remember, if Fang Xuanling dies, he must sell all his property immediately and leave Chang'an City.
Find a small county to live in seclusion, and with the wealth you have earned over the years, you can pass it on to future generations."
Ah, this?
Fang Xuanling was shocked when she heard this.
"Master Zhao, why should I sell my property and leave Chang'an City in a hurry if Lord Fang dies?"
"Fang Xuanling is deeply trusted by the emperor of the dynasty, if you can get close to him.
No one in the entire Chang'an City dares to provoke you, and you will earn even more money by then.
But in that case, everyone will know that you and the Fang family are together.
If Fang Xuanling dies, Li Er will also take care of his right-hand man and continue to shadow the Fang family. It is not impossible for you to continue to cling to him.
Unfortunately, his son would rebel after his death.
At that time, you have to consider whether your relationship will be affected."
What, rebellion?
Fang Xuanling broke out in a cold sweat and slumped down on the chair, her heart pounding non-stop.
It was fine if I didn't ask, but now that I have asked, I have received such heavy news that I am at a loss!